Have you had Allergic contact dermatitis? How long did it last?

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If you had allergic contact dermatitis, how long did the skin remain red? How did you treat the skin?
I did, it lasted for about a month. My advice is to see a dematologist or your family physician. My doctors usually gave me special creams to make mine go away. You might be allergic to certain things to, get an allergy test. It may hurt because they have to stick you, but you will be glad when you have it done because you will know what you are allergic to.  (+ info)

What causes contact dermatitis?

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My 2 yr old daughter has contact dermatitis on on her chin and around her mouth,I have a steroid cream from the docs for it & hopefully it'll help clear it up.
What causes it, I've never suffered with it but my husband has had it quite badly, especially in the winter. Can you inherit it?
Can I just say, my doc is indian & has no time for my family. He explains nothing, throws a quick useless answer to questions and is generally unhelpful.
Yes.

Dermatitis and other sensitivities can be inherited.  (+ info)

what is contact dermatitis,is it treatable,been on antibiotics and cream but only supress symtoms that recur,?

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its a four year old,has suffered contact dermatitis,whitish scaly patches are the symptoms.itchy,sometimes come as rashes on the face,do we have any hope or is it a sign to an illness that has not been discovered,
Best treatment option is to find out what the allergen is and avoid it. Contact dermatitis shouldn't recur if you can't contact the allergen again. Another common cause for rashes on little kids' face is atopic dermatitis(eczema), and this is frequently infected with staph aureous on top. This would explain why the MD gave you antibiotics and cream because you don't use antibiotics for contact dermatitis. It can also be psoriasis, which is sometimes infected with Group A Strept, also explains the combo treatment used by your doc. Both of these conditions come and go, atopic dermatitis is genetic and tends to occur in families that have other members with eczema and/or asthma, it's less severe than psoriasis.  (+ info)

What causes contact dermatitis with metal? (metal allergy)?

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im interested in knowing what happens to the skin cells when metal comes in contact with them. do they explode? have an autoimmune attack? what causes the rash to form at the site? cells must destroy themselves to make a bloody, itchy rash. so, what causes their self destruction? do their lysosomes play a part in it?

PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY KNOW MEDICAL PLEASE. THANKS :)
nickelinstitute.org/index
it takes pages to explain.
the skin cells becme inflamed and histamine is released causing itching.  (+ info)

Which drug is prescribed for contact dermatitis?

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Is it usually chlorpheniramine or corticosteroid?
Combinations of antihistamines (chlorpheniramine) and a steroids work best.  (+ info)

Which statement applies to contact dermatitis?

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a. it occurs when IgE antibodies on the skin react with the causative substance
b. it may result from ingested foods
c. the urticaria (hives) gradually spreads over the body
d. a type IV reaction occurs in areas of direct contact with the causative substance
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Is there a home remedy for contact dermatitis?

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Please stop the itch
hydrocortisone cream from walmart. Go to the first aid section or ask the pharmacists thehy always know where it is. You cannot use it for prolonged periods of time though. Search answers for eczema. It is the same thing basically. The other people have a lot of ideas on lotions and stuff.  (+ info)

is there anything to put on contact dermatitis around the eyes?

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my daughter came home from her grandmothers yesterday with her eyes almost swelled shut and severe redness all the way across the bridge of her nose this has never happened to her before i took her straight to the hospital and they said it was contact dermatitis they gave her a steroid shot and she takes oral medication 3 times a day. now that the swelling is going down its starting to itch and hurt and nothing i have found can go around the eyes any information on what i might be able to put on her for some relief would be greatly appreciated
Try calling your pharmacist, optometrist, or PCP and they should be able to give you suggestions.  (+ info)

Why do moisturisers help prevent contact dermatitis?

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Probably a barrier effect. Many moisturizers work mostly by adding some moisture to your skin, then forming a barrier over it (e.g. petrolatum, mineral oil, lanolin, etc.).

So the barrier helps protect your skin from things that might irritate it.

Also, dry skin is more likely to have small cracks allowing irritants to penetrate a layer or two to the deeper skin levels.  (+ info)

Is contact dermatitis contagious?

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I have a really small area of my cheek and have been putting hydrocortisone cream on it. I'm just wondering if my 8 month old will get it, since she's always climbing on me and touching my face? Anyone know anything about contact dermatitis?
I went to the doctor, they gave me the hydrocoritisone cream, but he was a pisshead and didnt bother to give me any information on the medicine or my condition. I'm just not sure if my daughter touches it, if she'll get it.
No, contact dermatitis is usually a swelling/irritation of the skin that was caused by touching something you're allergic to. For instance, a chemical or metal that you're sensitive to...like a chemical in hand soap, that kind of thing. People with sensitive skin usually get it and need to use mild, natural.  (+ info)

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